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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4353 Collections and/or Records:

Elephant, Clown and Seven Circus Workers, c1936 - 1950

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.93
Scope and Contents

Black and white postcard of an elephant holding a Union Jack flag, shown with an unidentified clown, and seven men, possibly circus workers (foreground). Also showing a circus tent (background).

Dates: c1936 - 1950

Elephant Watercolour, c1929 - 1990

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.79
Scope and Contents

Watercolour depicting five elephants on a row eating leaves by Jack Niblett, underneath pencil portrait of a woman seating on a chair.

Dates: c1929 - 1990

Emmie Cooke, Speedy Yelding and Unidentified Clown, c1930 - 1955

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.138
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of Emmie Cooke, 'Speedy' Yelding and an unidentified man dressed as a clown, all shown sitting on a horse. Stamped on the reverse as the copyright of Captain A. E. Middleton.

Dates: c1930 - 1955

Empire, Penge Programme, Monday 13 September and during the week, circa 1915

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.603
Scope and Contents

The Great Carmo, One Man Revue. Black and white photograph of Carmo wearing an evening suit within an oval shape on the front cover and black type on off white background, inside programme, on back cover, reward notice. Printed by Cullingford and Co., Printers, Colchester, 2p.p.

Dates: Monday 13 September and during the week, circa 1915

Empire Pool Programme, 1954 season

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.92
Scope and Contents

Wembley. Ivor Novello’s The Dancing Years on ice, Gloria Nord, Charles Hain and others. Colour illustration on front cover and photographs of acts inside. Printed by McCorquodale, London, 12p.p.

Dates: 1954 season

Empire Poster, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.21
Scope and Contents

Mountain Ash, South Wales. Henry Milnes Presents the famous Revue ‘Mixed Grill’, Including Joe Hodson, Douglas Ross, Delma & Ray Roller-skating wonders, 8 Patricia Girls, John Terry operatic vocalist, Madge Della, Edith Dene, Lonsdale & Vivian ‘those Pleasant Personalities’. Red and blue type on white background. Printed by Phillips Bros., Theatrical Printers, Aberaman, Aberdare.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Empire Poster, Week commencing 9 September 1935

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.223
Scope and Contents

George Formby presents his 935 All Star Road Show, Granville Smith melody maker, ‘Beryl’ Taps, Pell and Little the Curate and the Kid, Jack Le Dair trickologist, Bros Hintoni equilibrists on tables, 3 Van Strattans in Australian Pastimes, Rich and Galvin Step Brothers, Yra & Ottare Globe dancers, 3 Galores music sweet and hot. Red and black type on yellow background.

Dates: Week commencing 9 September 1935

Empire Programme, Week commencing Monday 29 May 1933

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.560
Scope and Contents

Glasgow. Lord John Sanger's Big Jungle Revue. Blue type on off white background with geometrical illustrations on front cover, inside commercial advertising and programme in the centre. Printed by Stilwell, Dabry and Co Ltd., Advertising Contractors, London, 6p.p.

Dates: Week commencing Monday 29 May 1933

Empire, Southend-on-Sea Handbill, c1905

 Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178T31.3
Scope and Contents

Salmon-trick and musical cyclist riding on one wheel without a saddle, to be filmed. Printed by Neale-Huggett and Pye, Electrical Printers, Weston Road, Southend.

Dates: c1905

Empire Theatre Christmas Circus Programmes, 1953 - 1967

 File
Reference code: 178K43.621
Scope and Contents

Belfast Empire Theatre, Christmas circus programmes containing black and white photographs of performers and acts with text, illustrations, programme and commercial advertising.

Dates: 1953 - 1967

Empire Theatre Morning Performance in Aid of Funds for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution Programme, 25 February 1897

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.70
Scope and Contents

Black and white illustration of a sinking ship and a boat rowing away in rough seas on the front cover and black type on white background, inside programme listing; The Adolphi Trio, Lumiere Cinematographe, Miss Connie Ediss, Les Minstrels Parisiens, Mr Edmund Payne & Miss Katie Seymour, Mr Norman Salmond, Miss Marie Tempest, Mr Arthur Roberts, Miss Letty Lind, Semmel's Hungarian and Russian Troupe and Monte Cristo, 2p.p.

Dates: 25 February 1897

Empire Theatre Poster, Week commencing Monday 2 December c1935

 Item
Reference code: 178R38.14
Scope and Contents

Tonbridge. Count Lucifer magic act, Bert Elmore comedy act, Stuart and Leigh, The Handby Celeine Trio skating act, Ramon & Ramona musical act, Al Downes acrobatic act, Mariana musical act, Earle & Ascott musical act. Blue type of off white background and solid red border. Printed by Wilson’s of Leicester.

Dates: Week commencing Monday 2 December c1935

Empire Theatre Poster, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.23
Scope and Contents

Gateshead, Corner of High St and Sunderland Rd. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs with Joe Hodson, Kitty Iris famous BBC Soprano, Renee Rayne Winsome and Dainty, Madame Florettes Snowdrops, Little Molly, Edie Ross, Little Mickey, Bert Richardson juggler, Madame Wanna, Le Fleurette’s famous illuminated Ballet, Winette and her Little Sisters, Bert Thomas Autocratic Comedian. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Empire Theatre Poster, c1960 - 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.71
Scope and Contents

All Star Comedy Pantomime Special Dick Whittington, Frank Ifield, Roy Hudd, Nat Jackley.

Dates: c1960 - 1969

Empire Theatre Programme, Week commencing Monday 23 October 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.120
Scope and Contents

Liverpool. Milbourne Christopher in Christophers Wonders. Contains photographs, 16p.p.

Dates: Week commencing Monday 23 October 1959

Endresz Brothers Aerial Act Advertising Pamphlet, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178I22.16
Scope and Contents

Red and white photograph of the performers in mid-air on the front cover, inside red type and photograhs of Maureen Frances and the Endresz Brothers performing and photograph on back cover, 2p.p.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Enquirer Printing Company Collection

 Collection
Reference code: NFA0125
Scope and Contents

This collection of printed material produced by the Enquirer Job Printing Company contains American sideshow and freak show posters mainly from the Ripley’s ‘Believe it or Not’ franchise and a poster sampler that was taken around by salesmen from the company.

Dates: 1869; c1930 - 1949

Enter the Dragon Ladies Poster, 12 April 1998

 Item — Frame Frame 1: Series 178R28
Reference code: 178R28.1
Scope and Contents

Enter the Dragon Ladies colour poster.

Dates: 12 April 1998

Enter the Dragon Ladies Poster, 31 May 1998

 Item — Frame Frame 2: Series 178R28
Reference code: 178R28.2
Scope and Contents

Enter the Dragon Ladies colour poster.

Dates: 31 May 1998

Enter the Dragon Ladies Poster, 8 February 1998

 Item — Frame Frame 3: Series 178R28
Reference code: 178R28.3
Scope and Contents

Enter the Dragon Ladies colour poster.

Dates: 8 February 1998